spouse, disability, and a move to a nursing home, may affect the mental health status of the individual. For example, the … behavior, health status, and major life events, over time. To deal with endogenous aspects of these events we apply fixed … relate the results to the health care and labor market policy towards older individuals. …

entrepreneurs as compared to paid employees and particularly retirees in Germany. The analysis identifies income and health status … their higher income. Physical and mental health play a crucial role in determining both an individual's occupational status … elderly individuals. However, when controlling for health, retirees exhibit an even higher level of life satisfaction compared …